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Owner review: Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional
The Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional is a legend, an icon, and one of the greatest watches of all time. The reason I was so enamored with the Speedmaster was because, as a kid, I was seeing the watch in the local Omega AD and learning about the whole history and the “first watch worn on…
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Owner review: Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch 321
The thought that every watch enthusiast should experience a Speedmaster ignited my quest for the “perfect Speedy.” The countless hours spent researching and obsessing over minute details such as long indices, applied logos, and symmetrical cases shortlisted my options to a “pre-professional” Speedmaster. Unfortunately, the anxiety of venturing into murky vintage waters was enough to…
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Owner Review: Omega Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award”
So here I am with another Fifth Wrist Review. It’s been a while since my last one, and frankly I don’t remember what my last review was on. Not that it matters, because I’m back today to review the Omega Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award” 50th Anniversary. I wont go into the technical specs of the…
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Owner Review: Omega Speedmaster Mark II
The vintage Omega Speedmaster Mark II has been reviewed on fifth wrist before but I’d like to tell this story as it is one of the many reasons I am interested in the hobby. My father purchased this watch in 1970 when he worked as a clerk and interpreter at the Diyarbakir air station (USAF)…
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Owner review: Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonphase
Whilst many object to the number of editions of the Omega Speedmaster, others celebrate the differences in detail each piece offers. My favourite is the Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonphase reference 3575.20. When I first set out to add a speedmaster to my collection, I was torn between a traditional moonwatch or something a little different. Hours…
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Owner Review: Omega Speedmaster Legend Michael Schumacher
If you know me, it’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of Omega and this Omega Speedmaster Legend Michael Schumacher is a great example of why. From the brand’s historical and cultural importance (WW2, going to space, James Bond, etc.) to the quality of craftsmanship (see the five-link bracelet on Seamaster 300M and master…
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Owner Review: Omega Speedmaster Mark 2 – The Moon or Palookaville
Fifteen years after Marlon Brandon and ‘On The Waterfront’, there was the Omega Speedmaster Mark 2. This improved 2.0 version of the Speedmaster was to be offered up by Omega for the Moon landing gig in 1969. NASA however, were up against a JFK set clock to complete this task by the end of the…
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Owner Review: Omega Speedmaster Japan Racing Edition
The 2004 Omega Speedmaster Japan Racing (JR04 for short) is one of my personal favorite limited-edition Speedmasters. Its classic Speedmaster wearability coupled with its dashing colorful dial really make it a truly special experience to wear even without the “insiders-only” status it enjoys between those in the know. The touches of orange on the gray…
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Owner Review: Omega Speedmaster Speedy Tuesday
Tuesdays in the ‘watch-world’ are synonymous with the Omega Speedmaster. This idea was first conceived and popularized by the Fratello Watch group in 2012 as a simple hashtag #speedytuesday on Facebook. In 2017, to commemorate 5 years of the #speedytuesday movement, Omega in collaboration with Fratello Watches designed and released a limited edition “Speedy Tuesday”…
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Owner Review: Omega Speedmaster Reduced
The Omega Speedmaster Reduced 3539.50 is somewhat of a sleeper in the watch world. It evokes a lot of the same classic styling of the iconic 42mm Speedmaster Professional “Moonwatch” but sporting an automatic movement in a versatile 38mm form-factor instead. Unfortunately, the Speedmaster Reduced has long been discontinued but at least they’re still pretty…
